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Tranquilo Bay

Tranquilo Bay
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4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
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#1 of 4 B&Bs in Isla Bastimentos
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Tranquilo Bay is a deluxe lodge providing comfort and adventure in the jungle. Our packages include activities, delicious meals, beverages... Tranquilo Bay is a deluxe lodge providing comfort and adventure in the jungle. Our packages include activities, delicious meals, beverages, transportation and very comfortable accommodations more » « less
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    Facing Zapatilla Cayes
    Panama
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TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 22 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.5 based on 14 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 14 reviews Service
    • 4.5 based on 14 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 14 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 7 reviews Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 18 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 50% based on 18 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 40% based on 18 reviews Families with young children
    • 30% based on 18 reviews Older travelers
    • 30% based on 18 reviews Young singles

Reviews of Tranquilo Bay

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4 of 5 stars
saint louis
May 17, 2008

We visited Tranquilo Bay in March with another family and would recommend it to other adventure loving families. Although Tranquilo Bay is remote and minimalistic, it is well designed and not rustic. It is a location for families that like to explore and be active. It is not suited for the sit by the pool and drink mai tai crowd.... more

5 of 5 stars
Mystic, Connecticut
Apr 20, 2008

We enjoyed a 5-night stay at Tranquilo Bay (Not long enough)! While sitting around the dinner table the night before our departure with Jack & Ingrid, friends we met during our stay, Jack said words to this effect "The problem with writing a review in Trip Advisor is that words cannot relay the feeling behind the experience we have had... more

Jan 14, 2008

We visited Tranquilo Bay for a week over New Year's with our daughters aged 14 and 17. We all had an incredible time and were extremely impressed with everything. We were looking for a 'real', off-the-beaten-track experience as opposed to the experience of an all-inclusive beach resort where you're one of a thousand people and you could be anywhere because... more

Jan 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Tranquilo bay is such a fantastic all inclusive resort, set amongst beautiful islands in the caribean sea. The staff are really what make this resort work, with there never failing enthusiasm to give you an amazing experience and cultural understanding of Panama and its people. The day trips that are on offer within your package range from being dropped off... more

5 of 5 stars
ventura, ca
Jan 6, 2008

We love to travel to remote places where you are off the beaten tourist track, have lots of active activities (hiking, kayaking, etc), and have access and exposure to true local experiences. If you like that as well, this is the place for you. All of that is made even better by the fact that Tranquilo Bay's accommodations are extremely... more

5 of 5 stars
Newton, Massachusetts
Jul 30, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

For those who are interested in a beautiful adventure in nature, there is no better place than Tranquilo Bay. My wife and I went during the rainy season, in July, but we were lucky and the rain did not hamper us at all. Each day, Jim or Jay (the owners) would take us on a different adventure. The first day,... more

May 13, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

I chose Tranquilo Bay as our final desination in Panama partly because of the rave reviews on TripAdvisor. And every compliment paid to Jim, Jay, Renee and Stephanie on these pages is well deserved. The whole place is exquisite. The cabanas are beautiful and incredibly comfortable. The location is stunning. The food is incredible. The hospitality is second to none.... more

5 of 5 stars
Venice Beach, California
May 9, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We were looking for a nice place to stay in Bocas with our two young kids while on our way back to the US from Cartagena, Colombia. We initially contacted Casa Cayuco, which was closed and recommended Tranquilo Bay. We're glad they did. The resort was hand-built by the owners over a 5 year period and shows tremendous pride in... more

5 of 5 stars
St. Paul, MN
Apr 5, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

We are a family of 4 including 2 young children. Each year we look for a new "out of ordinary" tropical paradise. This year we were extremely fortunate to have spent 10 days at Tranquilo Bay. The location could not be more pristine - postcard picture perfect. The accomodations are wonderful, clean and luxurious especially considering the remote location. This... more

5 of 5 stars
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Mar 4, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

March 3, 2007 - A TripAdviser Member, St. Cloud, Minnesota We just returned from our 5-day stay at Tranquilo Bay; what an amazing place! We were picked up at the door of our hotel in Panama City and brought to the local airport for our flight to Bocas del Toro. We were then met by Jim and taken to the... more

Reviews of Tranquilo Bay

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